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1. Monitor Monitor mode is used to listen for line condition and measure line voltages DTMF digits are captured and displayed The setup menu is accessible in Monitor mode F1 F2 F3 F1 F2 and F3 correspond to the options displayed on C Ca C the LCD screen directly above them Up Left n Talk and Monitor mode these buttons are used to Down Right adjust the volume Arrows n the Setup mode these buttons are used to scroll AS though options delete an entry or add a space V v Speaker The Speaker button activates the loudspeaker on the back of the RECON Test Set and mutes the microphone Hold the Speaker button down for 2 seconds to toggle the backlight on off Mute The Mute button silences the microphone while in Talk mode When the loudspeaker is on the mute button will mute the loudspeaker and activate the microphone a push to talk function n Monitor mode hold the Mute button down to mute the loudspeaker Setup The Setup button will display the setup menu in Monitor or Talk mode OPERATIONS To ensure safe operation of the RECON Test Set follow the instructions carefully and pay attention to the warning and caution symbols Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the unit Turning the Unit On Off Turn Unit On Press the Talk or Monitor mode buttons on the side of the RECON Test Set The RECON Test Set immediately measures2. 21 Recent Call List The RECON Test Set automatically stores the last 10 numbers called or received To view the list press F3 View while Recent Call is displayed in Setup Scroll through the list of recent calls with the and keys Press the Setup key to exit U he list and function key F3 Save to save an entry delete an entry from in the Memory Dial I Language Use fu French and Spanish Number Format T ion key F3 to edit the n displayed Use func ist nction keys F1 and F3 his entry defines how editing use key 1 to scroll thro he poun u se functi 0 switch telephon d key to enter a digit placeh gh a short list of symbols minus plus parenthesis ion key F1 Del to between English e numbers are umeric formatting When older and the one period forward slash The zero key 0 enters a space The Cy and scroll keys delete left to Cancel C Ring Volume The decrease and F3 i ring relative F2 Ring n or move right during editing U ear or Save the edited format se the function keys Ring volume can be adjusted by pressing F1 crease The RECON Test Set will sound an audible o the volume setting To repeat the ring you can press Display Contrast The display contrast can be adjusted from 4096 to 7096 using the F1 button decrease and F3 increase The contrast immediately adjusts Backlight Level T
3. Include a contact name phone number and e mail address 4 Pack items securely to prevent damage during shipping 5 Ship prepaid to Platinum Tools 806 Calle Plano Camarillo CA 93012 25 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions Without belt clip and cord set Size 21 x 6 4 x 5 1 cm 8 25 x 2 5 x 2 0 inches Weight With battery cord set 559 7 grams 19 74 oz and belt clip Input Protection Input Protection To 270 volts peak AC or DC Battery Low Level Power Approximately 4 volts 4 x AAA alkaline batteries Operation 7 hours min 150 hours max Standby 2 years Active approximately 43 hours e The loudspeaker and backlight draw a ge amount of power and can discharge e battery quickly if used at high volume h the backlight at 100 on a line with se Operating Environment it gh audio perating temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F orage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F umidity 1096 to 9096 non condensing titude 3 050 meters 10 000ft maximum IP54 Dust and water resistant Passed drop test at 20ft gt TO Z Interface Attached cord set Languages English Spanish and French Ringer Equivalence n BELL mode 0 0 no ringer load Pulse Dialing Pulse rate 10 pps 10 Make break ratio 60 to 40 2 USA nterdigit interval 820 ms Resistance during break 120K Ohms minimum Tone Dialing DTMF output into 600 Ohms T
4. Calle Plano Fax 805 384 2778 Camarillo CA 93012 24 Warranty Information Platinum Tools guarantees that its products will be free of all defects in material and workmanship This warranty extends for a period of 18 months for the Platinum Tools test equipment from the date of manufacture or proof of purchase All products deemed defective under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at Platinum Tools discretion No further warranties either implied or expressed will apply nor will responsibility for operation of this device be assumed by Platinum Tools Product Registration Registration of your purchased equipment and accessories allows you to access support information receive notifications of product updates and to validate your warranty Please visit the Platinum Tools website at www platinumtools com warranty to register products Disposal X WEEE Compliant Prior to disposal of this product C please contact Platinum Tools for proper disposal B options Returns Prior to returning any product to Platinum Tools you must first request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number by contacting the Customer Service Department at 805 384 2777 Note Shipments will not be accepted without this number which must be clearly marked on the shipping label 1 Prior to packing include a copy of the sales receipt if available 2 Provide a description of the operational problem with the product s being returned 3
5. Hook Protection Signal xxx KHz and Active Data Found are displayed The average signal frequency of the largest amplitude data energy is displayed An override soft key option Connect is displayed and by pressing F2 the RECON Test Set will go 16 off hook The override feature may be needed should high frequency energy be present on a circuit due to stray coupling The Data Defender circuitry is active in monitor mode and will display signal frequency and Active Data Found if data is present Data Defender is a trademark of Independent Technologies Patent number 6 556 661 DSL Detection The RECON Test Set s average frequency reading will be either in the range of 70 to 90 KHz at the premise upstream end of an active DSL link or 260 to 280 KHz at the DSLAM downstream end due to the pilot tones T1 Detection The RECON Test Set average frequency reading will read the carrier frequency between 700 and 800 KHz on a T1 line CWCID n Talk mode the RECON Test Set supports Call Waiting Caller ID CWCID or Type 2 Caller ID When a call is already in progress an ncoming call s ID is displayed on the screen During this the label CWCID replaces the line current field The user can switch to the ncoming call by pressing the Talk button to Flash the line Speed Dial In Talk mode function key F1 Recall accesses a screen for speed dialing From the Speed Dial screen pr
6. he button is held down as soon as you let go it will resume operating normally When the test set is off hook in the TALK mode with the loudspeaker ON he microphone is automatically muted to prevent feedback The mute button is used to turn the loudspeaker OFF and the microphone ON so that you can talk to the remote party over the phone line The microphone is only ON while the mute button is being held down Under these conditions when the mute button is pressed the speaker icon is displayed in reverse video and the microphone icon is displayed normally When the test set is in the Monitor mode with the loudspeaker ON the mute button is used to mute the loudspeaker The loudspeaker is only OFF while the mute button is being held down in a push to talk like operation While muted the speaker icon on the screen is displayed in reverse video The BELL mE ae Setting Ring 28 Hz 126 8 Vrms BELL Mode PLATINUM TOOLS 1 805 384 2777 Table 7 Caller ID Screen The BELL mode is the off state of the RECON Test Set The keypad is disabled and the RECON Test Set is in its lowest power state The test set monitors the phone line to which it is connected for ringing and Caller ID signals If it detects an incoming ring it sounds the electronic ringer If the RECON Test Set detects incoming Caller ID information it will test the signal for correct format checksum and display the frequency and
7. in only one direction 6 Carefully replace silicone boot on RECON Test Set Disconnect RECON Test Set test leads prior to opening battery door to avoid electrical shock and personal injury Cleaning Use a damp clean cloth to clean the tester Disconnect the RECON Test Set test leads prior to cleaning Failing to do so can damage the unit and result in personal injury Do not use abrasive harsh cleaners or solvents to clean the RECON Test Set 23 Storage When the RECON Test Set is not in use store in a dry protective case The batteries should be removed if the unit is stored for a long period of time Do not expose the RECON Test Set to high temperatures or humidity When stored in temperatures exceeding the limits listed in the Specifications section allow the RECON Test Set to return to the normal recommended operating conditions prior to use Additional Accessories The list of accessories below see Table 6 will assist you with operating he RECON Test Set These items are available for purchase through Platinum Tools authorized distributors Table 6 Additional Accessories Accessory Product amp Description 4007 Hanging Pouch mi i 1 CUSTOMER SERVICE Contacting Platinum Tools For technical information and customer support please visit www platinumtools com or send an email to support platinumtools com Contact Numbers Address Phone 805 384 2777 806
8. modular adaptor banjo Important Safety Points to Note Xx Volts DISCONNECT NOW message appears when N the voltage surpasses 65 volts peak AC or DC It is not recommended to operate the RECON Test Set on cable Systems exceeding a voltage value of 65 volts or current in excess of 125 mA Internal components of the RECON Test Set are protected N to 270 volts peak AC or DC and a voltage clamp will activate Connecting the unit to cabling systems with voltage above 270 volts peak AC or DC may damage the test unit and pose a safely hazard for the user The T B M TALK BELL MON T B M buttons are on the left side of the RECON Test Set The following subsections describe how the RECON Test Set works in each of the three settings EG HE j Figure 6 ll I Using the TALK BELL MON L WH 4 and mute Buttons LL LI The TALK Setting TALK Mode The TALK or off hook position takes the RECON Test Set off hook on a standard POTS plain old telephone service voice phone line While the RECON Test Set is off hook it can dial numbers either directly from the keypad or from its memory dial slots see page 17 figures 9 4 Off Hook Protection The RECON Test Set checks for low voltage high of data before going off hook Once off hook the checks for excess loop current voltage and presence RECON Test Set The RECON Test Set must measure 18 volts or more on the line i
9. RE CON Test Set The first true 21st century telecommunication line analyzer User Manual Multilingual English French Spanish Rugged water and rainproof housing Angled bed of nails and Piercing clip cord set Large backlit LCD Glow in the dark keypad On hook voltage and off hook current readings Caller ID Call Waiting Caller ID and error detection Last number called or received list Amplified line monitoring e Soft key menu system e Data Defender keeps digital lines safe Detects and identifies DSL and T1 lines DTMF Digit Capturing Displays Ring Frequency amp Ring Voltage PLATINUM TOOLS We Make Connections EZ IS T62 www platinumtools com R ECON Test Set Table of Contents About this Manual Introduction Symbols and Icons Terms and Descriptions Safety Information Design Features RECON Test Set Description Angled Bed of Nails with piercing cord set LCD Display Screen Memory Storage Detection Warnings Keypad Operations Turning the Unit On Off Automatic Power Down POTS General Guidelines Operation Notes Talk Bell Monitor Talk Setting Talk Mode Qo 60 60 X X AO O O1 O1 O1 e RERNI CO 00 O0 4 O Oe Q2 w CO Off Hook Protection Data Defender Call Waiting Caller ID Speed Dial Flash Mute Button Bell Setting Be Monito
10. RMS voltage of the ring signal at the top of the screen In Bell Mode if the RECON Test Set is not taken off hook while it is ringing it will power OFF again about 10 seconds after the end of ringing The MON Setting MONITOR Mode Figure 8 Monitor mode Screen The MON position MONITOR mode causes the RECON Test Set to use its high impedance amplifier so that you can listen to a line without loading it On hook Caller ID is also received checked and displayed in this mode The line voltage is measured and displayed with reverse polarity indicated by a reverse video icon The RECON Test Set also monitors the line it is connected to for DTMF signals If it detects any of the 16 valid DTMF signals it will display the characters on the LCD Headset Icon Indicates that the RECON Test Set is in Monitor Mode 4 xxV The voltage measured on the line normal 5 reverse polarity Epa Speaker Icon Appears when the loudspeaker on the back is active g e Battery Icon Displays remaining battery life A new set of batteries has four bars When the test set is in the Monitor mode with the loudspeaker ON the mute button is used to mute the loudspeaker The loudspeaker is only OFF while the mute button is being held down While muted the speaker icon on the screen is displayed in reverse video Volume Control Use the and keys to adjust receiver and loudspeaker volume During adjustment a bar g
11. d pulse dialing Option Soft Key Press F3 to activate a popup menu for dialing A D and Pause Memory Storage While in the Setup menu numbers 1 8 will be displayed representing the 8 name and number memory locations By selecting a memory location number you will be able to edit or erase an entry See Table 5 for a description of the display screen updates when Memory Storage is in use Table 4 Memory Storage Values Description 12345678 The unit has eight memory storage locations The slot number is reverse video if in use Memory Dial Each memory slot has the option to view or enter a name and number Memory Name Up to 16 characters can be entered to identify the number stored in that location Memory Number Up to 32 digits can be saved in each of the 8 memory locations Note Refer to the Using Memory Storage section on page 17 to learn how to store multiple number values for testing purposes Battery Life Indicator cm The battery life icon appears in the upper right corner of the LCD display screen to demonstrate the approximate remaining battery life A new set of batteries shows four bars The number of bars decreases as the battery is nearing depletion At about 4 2 volts the battery icon has no bars At about 3 5 volts the screen starts to fade Results may be unreliable at this point Note The RECON Test Set will turn off if the power supply goes out of regulation from a low battery condit
12. ess the zero 0 key to dial the last P f mber dialed or a Memory Dial slot by pressing 1 through 8 The soft nction keys provide further access to the Memory Dial slots or Recent Call List by pressing the soft key and scrolling through the slots using the arrow keys Press the Dial soft key to dial the currently displayed number Flash To flash the phone line press the T Talk button while off hook The Flash function breaks the phone line connection for 0 6 seconds simulating a phone hookflash signal Hookflashes are often used to transfer calls or to activate special PABX or central office features Volume Control Use the and O keys to adjust receiver and loudspeaker volume During adjustment a bar graph is displayed to show the volume percentage The receiver and loudspeaker have separate volume settings Volume levels for Talk mode and Monitor mode are set and stored independently Using the Multi function Mute Button When the test set is off hook in the TALK mode and the loudspeaker is OFF you can mute the RECON Test Set microphone by pressing down he mute button on the right hand side of the RECON Test Set see Page 13 figure 6 If you tap the button for less than 2 seconds the mute lock eature is enabled and the microphone icon is in reverse video The test set will remain muted until you press the button again If you hold this button down for more than 2 seconds the mike will be muted only while
13. g mode signals the central office or switch by opening and closing the telephone loop a specific amount of imes depending on the number dialed CID and Caller ID is 1200 BAUD modem data sent between the first CWCID and second ring with information about the incoming call for display on a phone that recognizes CID Call Waiting Caller D is the same information sent to the phone while a call is in progress preceded by a call waiting tone Tip and Tip and Ring are the historical names for the two leads of a Ring POTS line Tip is the black lead and Ring the red lead of the cord set Contrary to modern standards the black lead is a positive voltage with respect to the red lead Safety Information To ensure safe operation of the RECON Test Set follow the instructions carefully and observe the warning and caution messages listed in Table 3 Failure to observe warnings can result in damage to the unit Table 3 Safety Information Notification Definition XXV TOO HIGH High Voltage detection appears when the voltage DISCONNECT NOW on the cable is unsafe and exceeds 65 volts peak AC or DC DESIGN FEATURES Largest backlit LCD display on the market Ergonomically designed body for comfortable use Rainproof and highly water dust resistant case to IP54 standard Drop tested up to 20 ft 60 inch Angled Bed of Nails with Piercing pin cord set Glow in the dark keypad Metal spring loaded belt clip Loud speaker with fine v
14. he backlight can be adjusted from 0 the F1 button decrease and F3 i to the specified level ncrease The backlight im to 10096 using mediately adjusts to the specified level Note that higher backlight levels drain the battery more quickly The backligh pressing and holding the speaker Auto Power off The auto power off can be adjusted from ing the F1 button decrease and F3 up to 60 minutes or off Never usi t is turned on and off at any time by key for 2 seconds 10 minutes increase and off This controls how long the phone remains in Talk or Monitor mode with no activity be 22 ore returning to Bell mode Maintenance Battery Replacement Disconnect RECON Test Set test leads prior to opening battery door to avoid electrical shock and personal injury 1 Carefully remove silicone boot from RECON Test Set Watch Video How to Remove Boot from Phone www platinumtools com recon remove boot 2 Remove all 4 screws on the battery door located in the back of the RECON Test Set towards the bottom of the unit with a 1 Philips head screwdriver 3 Take off the battery door and remove old batteries 4 Replace with four AAA Alkaline batteries Slide batteries into the battery cartridge according to the diagram imprinted on the bottom of the battery compartment 5 Return the battery door to the unit and tighten the screw to secure the battery door The door is keyed to fit
15. inually checks for the presence of voltage on a connected cable 11 Keypad The RECON Test Set is equipped with a glow in the dark keypad There are seven control buttons illustrated in Figure 5 Three buttons appearing on the top row of the keypad are used with the corresponding menu option displayed on the LCD screen A Setup button will access the setup menu in Monitor or Talk modes The Up Left Down Right buttons are used to scroll through menu options or adjust the volume The speaker button activates the RECON Test Set s loudspeaker The twelve digit telephone keypad is used to dial a number or send DTMF tones The button functions are explained in Table 5 Figure 5 Keypad and Control Buttons The F1 F2 and F3 keys select the option represented on the screen above it Setup Speake button button Up Left Down Righ arrow button arrow button 12 digi DTMF buttons Table 5 Keypad Function The Talk button is used to power on the RECON Test Set and goes Off Hook if appropriate line voltage is detected While in talk mode the Talk button can be pressed to Flash the line The Setup menu is accessible in Talk mode Bell Pressing the Bell mode button will power off the RECON Test Set Goes on hook if RECON Test Set was in Talk mode Bell mode is used for caller ID and the incoming call ringer
16. ion Detection Warnings When entering Talk mode the RECON Test Set performs several tests before going off hook These tests include high and low voltage checks and data detection The following describes the types of warning screens that might be encountered Figure 4 1 The voltage warning display screen is presented if the voltage detected on a cable exceeds 65 volts peak AC or DC If this screen appears the RECON Test Set disconnects from the line and retries every few seconds The RECON Test Set should be disconnected immediately from the source of voltage to prevent damage Figure 4 2 The high current warning is displayed if the current on the line exceeds 125mA If this screen appears the RECON Test Set should be disconnected immediately from the source of the current Figure 4 3 If a line is in use the RECON Test Set will display the line in use screen To connect press the F2 soft key Figure 4 4 If data is found the Data Present warning is displayed with the measured KHz Figure 4 Detection Warning Screens Figure 4 1 Over Voltage Warning Figure 4 2 Over Current Detection Warning Off Hook Protection f Ea iu 72U TOO HIGH Current gt 125m DISCONNECT NOW DISCONNECT NOW Figure 4 3 Line In Use Warning Figure 4 4 Data Present Warning Off Hook Protection Off Hook Protection 4U Too low Signal 73 kHz Line may he in use Active Data Found Note The RECON Test Set cont
17. lable via the scrolling mechanism Pressing the left arrow key deletes to the left pressing the right arrow key moves to the right adding a space The Clear function key F2 deletes the entire entry Use the other function keys to cancel F1 or save F3 the edited results If you do not want to change the existing name just press F3 to proceed to number entry Figure 9 Memory Dial Figure 9 1 Setup Menu Screen Figure 9 2 Memory Dial Name and Number wae Setup Menu wae Memory Dial 1 Memory Dial PLATINUM TOOLS 12345678 1 805 384 2777 DEl Figure 9 3 Memory Dial Edit Figure 9 4 Number Dial Edit Memory 1 Edit Hame Memory 1 Edit Number 1 805 384 2777 Once you save the slot s name you then enter the associated phone number On the Edit Number screen you use the function keys to cancel F1 save F2 or access other options F3 The Options key activates a popup menu that contains additional operations Press F3 again to view the second page of the popup menu Each item on the popup menu is activated by pressing the key shown to its left The popup menu allows you to enter additional DTMF numbers A D add a pause to the dialing sequence change to tone dialing and clear erase the phone number Enter a phone number with the RECON Test Set s keypad As the num ber is entered it is formatted according to the Number Format defined below e g 123 4567 Use the left arrow key to delete to the left
18. ngled Bed of Nails with Piercing Clip Cord Set One angled bed of nails with piercing pin cord set is located at the bottom of the RECON Test Set The connectors enable you to securely connect with individual telephone cable connectors Figure 2 Angled Bed of Nails with Piercing Clip Cord Set LCD Display Screen Descriptions The RECON Test Set has a transflective graphical LCD display screen shown in Figure 3 below The LCD display screen shows the following modes and related icons memory and battery life indicator n SEE El pg ew Figure 3 LCD Display Screen Talk Mode When the Talk button is pressed the RECON Test Set goes off hook and displays the line condition on the LCD display screen The following information is displayed on the screen when RECON Test Set goes off hook e mA The loop current measured on the line normal polarity 7 and reverse polarity Telephone Icon fe Indicates that the RECON Test Set is operating in Talk Mode Tone Pulse Icon Displays whether the RECON Test Set is in DTMF tone or pulse dial mode Speaker Icon g Appears when the loudspeaker is active e Microphone icon Indicates if the microphone is muted br Or unmuted i Battery Icon Displays remaining battery life A new set of batteries has four bars Recall Soft Key Press F1 to go to the Speed Dial screen Tone Soft Key Press F2 to toggle between tone an
19. olume adjustment Adjustable earpiece volume hearing aid compatible Microphone mute with toggle on off locking feature Soft key menu system simplifies user interface and customization Contact list of up to 8 names and phone numbers Supports three languages English Spanish and French Measures and displays ring frequency and voltage Supports both CID and CWCID shion boot for extra protection in ultra harsh environments ata Defender detects lines with data DSL T1 etc Data efender is a trademark of Independent Technologies gh line voltage protection with override options ctive monitor circuitry minimizes load on subscriber line DigitView DTMF digit detection and display in Monitor mode diagnose premise equipment PwrSave circuitry for Extra Long battery life a TIOCUOO RECON Test Set Description The RECON Test Set is illustrated in Figure 1 Figure 1 RECON Test Set Metal 93 Spring Loaded Belt Clip Mute l Button Receiver Graphical LCD Screen Keypad Microphone Loud L Speaker Talk Bell C Monitor Buttons Battery Door A
20. one frequency error 3 1 596 Tone Level High group 6 2 dBm Low group 8 2 dBm High group vs Low group Difference twist 2 1 dBm 26 SPECIFICATIONS Flash Duration 600 50 ms Pause Duration Tone 3 seconds Pulse 3 4 seconds Memory 8 programmable locations 32 digits with 16 character tag stored in non volatile memory Last number redial plus list of last 10 numbers dialed or received Return Loss Minimum 14 dB at 600 Ohms Line Current Range 10 to 110 mA Apparent Line 275 Ohms at 20 mA Resistance Compliance C Complies with Conformit Europ enne directives 27
21. r Setting Monitor Mode Setup Menu 20 Memory Dial 20 Recent Call List 22 Language 22 Number Form 22 Ring Volume 22 Display Contrast 22 Backlight level 22 Auto Power Off 22 Maintenance 23 Battery Replacement 23 Cleaning 23 Storage 24 Customer Service 24 Contacting Platinum Tools 24 Additional Accessories 24 Warranty Information 25 Registration Disposal Returns a ABOUT THIS MANUAL The RECON Test Set is a self contained battery powered telephone test set for use by installers and repair technicians Its state of the art design makes it rugged and water resistant The RECON Test Set is ideal for temporary communication servicing and installing telephone amp data lines It comes with a protective silicone boot as well as a deluxe cord set made from nylon cloth covered test lead wire Also available is an optional carrying case that holds the test set Symbols amp Icons The following symbols are used throughout the manual or in the display screen of the RECON Test Set to help you avoid personal injury and potential damage to the test equipment Table 1 Table 1 Symbols and Icons Symbol Definition Warning Potential for personal injury Caution Potential for damage to or destruction of equipment Conformit Europ enne Conforms with European Economic Area directives Disposal information Do not place equipment and o
22. r its accessories in the trash Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations Terms and Descriptions Table 2 defines the terms used throughout the manual and provides information to assist you with proper operation and understanding of he unit and its functions Table 2 Terms and Descriptions Terms Description and Uses Talk Mode In this mode the RECON Test Set goes off hook and produces a dial tone when connected to a POTS line While off hook the RECON Test Set can dial phone numbers from its keypad or via internal memory slots Bell Mode his is the on hook or off mode In this mode caller ID and the Ringer are activated when a call is being received Monitor Monitor mode allows listening to a line without loading it Mode displays line voltage on hook Caller ID and any detected DTMF digits on the line POTS line Plain Old Telephone Service the basic form of wired residential and small business service connection Hook flash Rapid depression and release of the switch hook which is used for placing a call on hold notifying an operator of the completion of a call or signaling a PBX DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency is the signaling between the subscriber and switching equipment from push button elephones one one dialing mode uses the DTMF method to signal the switching equipment for each numbered button press Pulse Pulse dialin
23. raph is displayed to show the volume percentage Volume levels for Talk mode and Monitor mode are set and stored independently Setup Menu To enter the Setup Menu the phone must be in talk or monitor mode not Off Hook Protection mode By pressing the Setup key the RECON Test Set will present a list of options that can be modified The RECON Test Set command keys now take on their setup mode functions identities You can use the or O scroll keys to move to different items Pressing the Setup key will exit the setup menu Setup mode automatically exits after 2 minutes without a key press Memory Dial The Memory Dial entry displays the eight memory dial records that are available see figure 9 The digits in reverse video identify slots that are not empty Press a numeric key to jump immediately to that slot Alternately press function key F3 to access slot 1 of the Memory Dial list In the Memory Dial list use the arrow keys to move up and down between entries Function key F3 opens the entry for editing and function key F1 deletes clears an entry see figure 9 2 When in Talk mode function key F2 Call dials the currently displayed number 20 When editing a Memory Dial slot you enter the name first see figure 9 3 Up to 16 characters can be used to identify a record Enter characters by pressing a numeric key to cycle through its associated letters Both uppercase and lowercase letters are avai
24. t is connected to a voltage level indicating a live but not in use line before it will go off hook If the RECON Test Set doesn t go off hook it displays Off Hook Protection the voltage measured for the line and an option to Connect on its LCD screen To connect press the F2 button under Connect to go off hook despite this voltage reading and attempt to operate normally Because the RECON Test Set internal voice circuits are line powered it won t work if there s insufficient volts If it finds the line voltage exceeds this go off hook but displays the messages xxV TOO HIGH and 1 It continues DISCONNECT NOW see page 9 figure 4 to monitor the line voltage for about five min power on the line The RECON Test Set also checks for line voltage exceeding 65 evel it doesn t ites then powers down if the high voltage has not been removed The RECON Test Set wil 65 volt line of the LCD The RECON Test Set detect connection and will reverse video the line c reverse connection automatically go off hook if the vol age goes below the hreshold The line current will be displayed on the top s the polarity of the rrent to indicate a In addition to the voltage checks when going off hook the RECON Test Set uses patented Data Defender technology to check for data being present on the line If data is detected Off
25. voltage monitor mode or current talk mode when powered ON Turn Unit Off Press the Bell mode button to power off the RECON Test Set The T3 Innovation screen will be displayed for 10 seconds before unit is fully powered off Automatic Power Down The RECON Test Set has automatic power off for all modes to conserve the battery The default power off time is set for 20 minutes of no activity To change the automatic power off refer to page 18 in the Setup Mode portion of the instruction manual To wake up the test set when RECON Test Set has timed out and powered OFF press the TALK or MON button POTS Testing General Guidelines The RECON Test Set is intended for temporary connection for servicing phone lines Connecting to a POTS line The angled bed of nails with piercing pin cord set attached to the RECON Test Set must be used to properly connect to telephone lines Connect to Tip and Ring on a 66 block 110 block or modular adaptor banjo Be cause typical phone line voltage is negative the red lead is connected to Ring negative and the black lead is connected to positive ground Tip Important Points to Note The angled bed of nails with piercing clip cord set attached to the RECON Test Set must be used to properly connect to telephone lines For 66 110 blocks affix the angled bed of nails with piercing pin cord set to tip and ring When testing from an RJ11 use an appropriate
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